Celebrate IIHF World Girls Hockey Weekend with USA Hockey

Saturday and Sunday will mark the seventh annual IIHF World Girls Hockey Weekend, a global celebration of the female game, and USA Hockey will celebrate along with its associations nationwide. More than 120 GHW events are scheduled across 31 states, including four led by NHL teams (Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils and San Jose Sharks) and Florida festivities held in conjunction with the United States Women’s National Team.

Stay tuned to USAHockey.com for GHW event recaps. Join in the celebration on social media using the #GirlsHockey hashtag. Two local associations will be hosting Try Hockey Girls events this weekend. Click HERE for information on St. Jude Girls Try Hockey event or HERE for the Admirals Girls Try Hockey event.

What is the IIHF World Girls Ice Hockey Weekend?

It’s a special opportunity for girls and women of all ages to try ice hockey. Event hosts worldwide welcome girls and women to the ice so they can:

Be introduced to basic skills in hockey in a positive, fun and safe environment.

Learn about ice hockey opportunities in their community and celebrate female hockey.